'Drunk Man,' 'Green Lantern' Now Wearing Jail Uniforms
POSTED: Tuesday, November 1, 2005
Two costumed men were arrested after a fight at a Halloween party at a Clay County apartment complex Sunday afternoon.
Deputies called to a disturbance at the Wells Road address said William Griffin, 26, who was dressed as "Belligerent Drunk Man," and Joseph Gilliam, 37, dressed as the Green Lantern, were fighting.Officers said when the two were separated, they refused to stop yelling or go inside. Gilliam was also belligerent and pushed one of the deputies, according to police. Pepper spray was used to restrain him.Deputies said Griffin's costume was comprised of a sweat suit, a belt made out of beer can pop-tops, and a Superman-style emblem on his chest that read "BDM." According to the arrest report, both had an odor of alcohol and had slurred speech.Both were charged with disorderly intoxication. Griffin was also charged with resisting without violence. Gilliam was also charged with battery on a law enforcement officer.
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Deputies called to a disturbance at the Wells Road address said William Griffin, 26, who was dressed as "Belligerent Drunk Man," and Joseph Gilliam, 37, dressed as the Green Lantern, were fighting.Officers said when the two were separated, they refused to stop yelling or go inside. Gilliam was also belligerent and pushed one of the deputies, according to police. Pepper spray was used to restrain him.Deputies said Griffin's costume was comprised of a sweat suit, a belt made out of beer can pop-tops, and a Superman-style emblem on his chest that read "BDM." According to the arrest report, both had an odor of alcohol and had slurred speech.Both were charged with disorderly intoxication. Griffin was also charged with resisting without violence. Gilliam was also charged with battery on a law enforcement officer. Copyright 2005 by News4Jax.com. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
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